South Windsor Public SchoolsPortrait of a Graduate

South Windsor Public Schools cultivates passionate learners and responsible citizens who will demonstrate resilience, innovative thinking, personal wellness, and social consciousness as they strive to achieve their dreams in an ever-changing world. These tenets represent the guiding principles that our community believes are important for a graduate to be successful.

RESILIENCE

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Persevere to finish difficult tasks, recover from setbacks, and understand that failure is an opportunity for learning.

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Use positive coping skills to confront and overcome obstacles.

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Manage behaviors and emotions to maintain focus on individual/collaborative tasks.

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Adapt to an ever-changing world by identifying passions and setting challenging goals.

INNOVATIVE THINKING

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Approach a problem with a solution-based mindset, incorporating multiple perspectives and constructive feedback.

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Formulate high-quality questions and analyze information to satisfy their curiosity about the world around them.

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Design a plan to overcome obstacles, reach goals, and solve problems both individually and collaboratively.

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Take risks to create original, inventive solutions to real-world needs.